Research Associate/Data Analyst II, DataSpark - (2 Positions)
Full Time
Kingston, RI 02881
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01463
Job Title
Research Associate/Data Analyst II, DataSpark - (2 Positions)
Position Number
108765 & 108770
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
11
Pay Grade Range
Expected salary hiring range: $58,544 - $75,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
DataSpark
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (
https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Positions are full time calendar year, limited to 12/31/2023 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 2, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 23, 2022. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (December 23, 2022) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION :
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BASIC FUNCTION :
Compile, analyze, aggregate, and disseminate a variety of data pertaining to education, workforce, health, child welfare, demographics, housing, public safety, community assets, and other public policy issues. Collaborate with coworkers on data product development and administrative duties. Support relationships with various external stakeholders. Work to complete timely, accurate, high quality project deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Acquire data and information from various sources. Clean, format, organize, and document data files and use these data to perform a variety of quantitative analyses. Prepare data for import into the RI DataHUB by the DevOps team. Apply GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to create maps that enable data interpretation at many levels of geography. Use longitudinal data to produce a variety of compelling products (reports, charts, maps, visualizations) in formats appropriate for a variety of audiences. Compile and use relevant literature. Produce both technical and informal writings about data. Prepare indicators to populate web tools. Support the process of Data Story development through data analysis, stakeholder meetings, and narrative development.
Contribute to planning and design of projects. Communicate with consultants (when applicable.) Participate in software and product related “sprint” planning as required. Evaluate projects and generate lessons learned. Coordinate with supervisor(s) on project priorities.
Perform data management activities including dataset documentation. Assist with minor office and administrative tasks.
Contribute to social media and other outreach and dissemination activities.
Attend and contribute to meetings with community groups and other organizations. Provide “good deeds” data products.
OTHER
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES , TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT :
Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management, and project management software. Statistical software and GIS.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED
:
1. Bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning, mathematics, or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with data analysis.
3. Demonstrated experience with visualization (including, statistical software and GIS).
4. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
7. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities.
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning, mathematics, or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with data analysis.
3. Demonstrated experience with visualization (including, statistical software and GIS).
4. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
7. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities.
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED
:
1. Master’s degree.
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1. Master’s degree.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
Environmental Conditions
The physical environment is a climate-controlled office with occasional in-state and out-of-state travel. Requires significant desk-time and computer use.
Posting Date
11/17/2022
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (
PDF
) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document – References” – the names and contact information of three professional references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/10927
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
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